Best Management Practices for Coastal Georgia Development

Best Management Practices Poster
Storm Water GGG = Green Growth Guidelines
ECC = EarthCraft Communities criteria
Planning
  Conduct analysis of existing contours/drainage patterns including hydrology, soils, and wetlands (including non-jurisdictional)
GGG
Chapter 1 Sections 1.2 (GIS) & (GPS) Mapping; Chapter 2 Sections 2.2.1-2.2.3: Maintain Natural Topography & Hydrology and Section 2.2.2: Preserve Native Vegetation & Soils
ECC
Site analysis and planning page 28

Design
Minimize impervious cover (10% max over total site area)
GGG
Chapter 3, Section 3.3.8: Permeable Paving ; Chapter 2, Section 2.4 & 2.5: Limit Impervious Surface & Reduce Runoff
ECC
Runoff Volume Reduction page 22
  Utilize LID practices and limit stormwater management through structured methods Encourage sheet flow and infiltration over directional discharge of stormwater
GGG
Chapter 2, Sections 2.1-2.5: summarizes various LID concepts & practices; Chapter 3 re-introduces LID practices as related to SW Management Techniques; Chapter 2, Section 2.2.5 Enhancing Buffer Effectiveness” and Section 2.2.4: Protect Wildlife Habitat & Buffers
ECC
Preserve and/or Re-establish Riparian Buffers Threshold page 50, Water Quality/Riparian Buffers page 64
  Maintain 100-foot undisturbed buffer along all marsh and waterways
GGG
Chapter 3, Sections 3.3.1-3.3.9: Stormwater Management Techniques
ECC
Preserve and/or re-establish riparian buffers page 49
  Develop realistic drainage during development
GGG
Chapter 3, Section 3.3.3: SW Wetlands and Section 3.2.5: Vegetation Chapter 2, Section 2.2.3: Preserve Natural Wetlands & Aquatic Resources
ECC
Greenspace Restoration page 58, Site Analysis and Planning page 28
  Reserve non-jurisdictional ("isolated) wetlands
ECC
Site Analysis and Planning threshold page 28, Greenspace Restoration page 58, Water Quality/Riparian Buffer page 64
  Limit fill to roads in order to preserve existing hydrology
GGG
Chapter 3, Sections 3.3.1-3.3.9: SW Management Techniques
  Avoid use of gutters and downspouts. Use rain barrels/cisterns when gutters used. Eliminate point source discharge
GGG
Chapter 3, Section 3.3.5: Infiltration Devices – Trenches & Basins and Section 3.2.1: Infiltration & Filtration
ECC
Runoff volume reduction page 22
Land Development
  Minimize and phase clearing & grading (refer to EC)
ECC
Minimize Mass Grading page 18, Construction Phasing page 51
  Install & maintain erosion & sedimentation measures (fence line and upland) and use organic methods where applicable
GGG
Chapter 3, Section 3.2.3: Sedimentation; Section 3.3: Various stormwater management techniques for erosion control & sediments
ECC
Water Management: Construction BMPs page 14, On-Call Personnel page 15, Post-Construction Stormwater Performance page 17, Water Management: Minimize Mass Grading page 18, Materials Reuse- Erosion Control page 19, Water Management: Turbidity Testing page 21
  Utilize pervious materials for driveways, patios, etc.
GGG
Chapter 3, Section 3.3.8 Permeable Paving; Section 2.4 & 2.5: Limit Impervious Surface & Reduce Runoff
ECC
Runoff Volume Reduction page 22, Public Parking page 40, Onsite Greenspace preservation page 56
  Restore natural hydrology on previously disturbed areas
GGG
Chapter 3, Sections 3.3.1 - 3.3.9: Stormwater management techniques; Chapter 2, Section 2.2.2: Preserve Natural Vegetation & Soils
ECC
Greenspace Restoration page 58, Landscape Installation page 55
  Grind stumps on site for mulch
ECC
Landscape Installation page 55, Materials Reuse page 19
Post Development
  Maintain BMPs - detention areas, rain gardens, etc.
GGG
Chapter 3, Sections 3.3.2 Stormwater ponds & 3.3.4 Bio-Retention Areas; Section 3.2.2: Detention & Retention
ECC
Construction BMPs page 14, Post-Construction BMPs page 17
  Utilize only organic fertilizers
ECC
Landscape installation page 55, Community Gardens page 66
  Utilize Integrated Pest Management techniques
GGG
Chapter 2, Section 2.2.4: Protect Wildlife Habitat & Buffers
Waste Water GGG = Green Growth Guidelines
ECC = EarthCraft Communities criteria
Planning
  Treatment methods:
a. Most Preferred - Sanitary sewer
b. Preferred - package treatement plant
c. Undesireable - septic tanks
ECC
No Septic Systems page 15
Design
  Septic systems are discouraged but if the only option, prohibit use of mounds for septic systems and limit number of overall systems
ECC
No Septic Systems page 15
  Site drainfield a minimum of 200 feet from marsh or waterways
ECC
No Septic Systems page 15
  Infiltration and exfiltration issues
GGG
Chapter 3, Section 3.3.5: Infiltration Devices – Trenches & Basins and Section 3.2.1: Infiltration & Filtration
ECC
Runoff Volume Reduction page 22; Greenspace Restoration page 58
  Package plants requires 120% of initial approved discharge    
  Provide adequate area for maintenance and expansion of package    
Land Development
  Televise installed lines. Document and perform pressure tests    
  Clearly indentify existing wastewater/stormwater lines and any other underground structures such as underground storage tanks on all plans    
Post Development
  Maintain septic tanks (Low flow clearinghouse @ Univ. of W. VA; UGA model ordinance)
ECC
No Septic Systems page 15
  Require annual inspections of septic systems
ECC
No Septic Systems page 15
  Install garbage disposals only when sanitary sewer is available    
  Require proper operation and maintenance of package treatment plants; local gov. authority or public utility encouraged    
Habitat GGG = Green Growth Guidelines
ECC = EarthCraft Communities criteria
Planning
  Identify sensitive habitat areas based on DNR Natural Resources Inventory criteria (Heritage Survey)
GGG
Chapter 1, Section 1.2.1 & 1.2.2, GIS and GPS
ECC
Site analysis and planning page 28, Habitat protection plan page 59
  Conduct tree survey in area to be disturbed using accepted methodolgy
ECC
Tree preservation page 60
  Budget for site design to maximize tree and habitat saves
ECC
Tree preservation page 60, Tree Transplanting page 62
Development
  Avoid soil disturbance and mechanized equipment in areas within the drip line of preserved trees
ECC
Tree preservation page 60
  Preserve identified sensitive habitat areas as undisturbed greenspace
GGG
Chapter 2, Section 2.2.4, Protect Wildlife Habitat and Buffers
ECC>
Habitat Protection plan page 59, Onsite Greenspace Preservation page 56
 

Where landscaping is appropriate:
• Practice xericape
• Landscape with native and/or non-invasive species

ECC
Water Conservation - Common page 23, Water Conservation - Private Lots page 24, Landscape Installation page 55
  Develop habitat conservation plan. Mandate permanent protection.
GGG
Chapter 3, Section 3.3.2, Stormwater Ponds, suggested native plantings
ECC
Habitat Protection Plan page 59
  Develop tree planting/conservation plan
ECC
Onsite Greenspace preservation page 56, Offsite Greenspace Preservation page 57, Tree Preservation page 60, Street Trees page 39
Land Development
  Minimize clearing for construction access and building sites only
ECC
Minimize Clear Cutting page 53
  Install and maintain construction barriers around critical habitat & drip line of preserved trees
GGG
Chapter 2, Section 2.2.4, Protect Wildlife Habitat and Buffers
ECC
Tree Preservation page 60, Construction Phasing page 52
  Utilize boring or similar protective measures when installing utilities in tree root zones
ECC
Utilities Installation page 54
  When feasible, transplant trees that cannot be saved
ECC
Tree Transplanting page 62
  Machinery may not be transported via mats in the marsh    
Post Development
  Limit turf areas - Rehabilitate affected areas
ECC
Landscape Installation page 55, Onsite Greenspace Preservation page 56
  Develop and implement a long-range habitat management plan
ECC
Habitat Protection Plan page 59
  Prohibit (or allow only by permit) any additional tree clearing through association controls
ECC
Tree Preservation page 62
Sustainability GGG = Green Growth Guidelines
ECC = EarthCraft Communities criteria
Planning
  Perform analysis of prevaling winds and solar orientation
ECC
Site Analysis and Planning page 28
  Limit individual private docks
ECC
Dock/Piers on Individual Lots page 68
Design
  Where a marina is proposed, design to Clean Marina Standards (UGA)
ECC
Clean Marina Standards page 67
  Utilize green building principles and pursue certification as EarthCraft House, LEED
ECC
EarthCraft House page 86, EarthCraft Multifamily page 87, EarthCraft Light Commercial page 89, EarthCraft Renovation page 88, LEED Certification page 90, District Heating and Colling page 91, Distributed Renewable Energy page 92
  Utilize rain barrels, cisterns, etc. to capture rainwater for irrigation
GGG
Chapter 3, Section 3.3.7 Green Roofs
ECC
Water Conservation - Common page 23, Water Conservation - Private Lots page 24
Land Development
  Minimize construction wastes through practices such as central cut area with cut list, etc.
ECC
Materials Reuse - Construction or Energy page 63
  Utilize recylced/sustainably renewable resources/recycle constuction materials
ECC
Materials Reuse - Erosion page 19, Materials Reuse - Construction or Energy page 63, Reuse of Existing Structures page 93
  Encourage recycling of construction materials; where not feasible, dispose of construction wastes only in approved landfill    
  Mill cleared trees    
  Prohibit all on-site disposal; prohibit burning    
Post Development
  Compost yard and fruit/vegetable wastes
ECC
Community Recycling page 82
  Utilize drip irrigation ,land application restrictions
ECC
Water Conservation - Common page 23, Private Lots page 24
  Install high efficiency appliances (Energy Star or equivalent)
ECC
EarthCraft House page 86
  Develop homeowner education program (habitat protection, plant lists, sustainable practices, etc.)
ECC
Neighborhood Association page 74, Environmental Education - Resident page 78
Decision-Making Community GGG = Green Growth Guidelines
ECC = EarthCraft Communities criteria
Planning
  Require a site analysis plan of existing site conditions including information from PSS, PS, PW, and PH
GGG
Chapter 1, Sections 1.2.1-1.2.2, GIS/GPS Mapping
EC
Site Analysis an Planning page 28
  Require & review site plan illustrating details of the development and incorporation of BMPs
ECC
Construction BMPs page 14, Site Analysis and Planning page 28
  Expedite the permitting process for certified EarthCraft communities
ECC
EarthCraft House page 86
Design
  Reduce front building setback requirements to reduce driveway lengths
GGG
Chapter 2, Section 2.3.4 Sidewalks and Driveways
ECC
Environmental Education - Government page 79
  Require applicable LID practices
GGG
Chapter 2, Designing with the Landform
  Reduce right-of-way clearing requirements and allow canopy trees to hang over roadway
ECC
Environmental Education - Government page 79, Street Trees page 39
  Allow & encourage narrow streets to reduce impervious coverage and calm traffic
GGG
Chapter 2, Section 2.3.2 Right-of-Way Width
ECC
Traffc Calming Design page 37, Street Width page 38
  Utilize shared utility easements to minimize clearing requirements
GGG
Chapter 2, Section 2.3.1 Street Width and Length
ECC
Utilities Installation page 55
Land Development
  Enforce erosion & sedimentation measures - regular inspections and enforcements
GGG
Chapter 4, Section 4.2 Erosion
ECC
Construction BMPs page 14, On-call Personnel page 16
  Provide incentives (reduced fees, etc.) for environmentally responsible plans (EarthCraft Coastal Communities, LEED-ND or similar recognized certification programs)    
  Document and enforce BMPs
ECC
Construction BMPs page 14, On-call Personnel page 16
  Training for enforcement and review officials
ECC
Environmental Education - Staff page 76, Staff Environmental Coordinator page 81
  Participate in pre-construction conference with developer, contractor, sub-contractors, etc.
ECC
Community Stakeholder Participation page 72, Community Stakeholder Participation - Ongoing page 77
Post
  Continue monitoring of BMPs and E&S practices after development
ECC
Post Construction BMPs page 17
  Remove requirements for cleared/mowed right-of-ways    
  Use Integrated Pest Management by local governments